8 months ago
Purab Kohli Praises 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'
Purab Kohli, a UK-based actor, is very happy with the positive reviews for the film 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'.
The movie, directed by Anusha Rizvi, is about a family's chaotic day in Delhi.
Kohli plays a character named Amitav, who is an annoying but supportive friend.
He thinks the film is special and will be loved for a long time.
The movie has strong female roles and was shot in a family home setting.
Kohli is now focusing more on writing and producing projects, including films about first-generation Indians in the UK.
Purab Kohli praises the family drama 'The Great Shamsuddin Family' directed by Anusha Rizvi.
The film premiered on JioHotstar and will have a wider international release this year.
Kohli plays Amitav, a relatable and annoying friend character in the film.
The movie features strong female roles and was shot in a family home setting.
Kohli is focusing on writing and producing projects, with upcoming films 'Putul' and 'Ahuti' set for 2026.
- Who
- Purab Kohli, Anusha Rizvi, Kritika Kamra, Farida Jalal, Sheeba Chaddha, Juhi Babbar, Shreya Dhanwanthary
- What
- The Great Shamsuddin Family film release and actor's reflections
- Where
- Delhi home setting, premiered on JioHotstar
- When
- Premiered last month, wider release this year
- Why
- To showcase a family drama with layered and light-hearted take on familial conflicts
Key facts
- Film Title
- The Great Shamsuddin Family
- Director
- Anusha Rizvi
- Actor
- Purab Kohli
- Character
- Amitav
- Release Platform
- JioHotstar
- Release Year
- 2023
- Upcoming Films
- Putul, Ahuti
- Year of Upcoming Films
- 2026
Quotes
Purab Kohli
Actor known for his roles in 'My Brother...Nikhil' and 'Rock On', currently based in London.
“It's been quite lovely and I'm pretty certain a film like ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’, 20 years from now, people will still be talking about it.”
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“As they do more deals internationally, this will be appreciated and seen by people worldwide on other platforms. So, I think this film has got that long lifespan, which will go on, and people will watch, and I am actually quite proud to be associated with projects like that.”
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